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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the window glass.
  2. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (With YE9 Early Production)  or Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (With YE9 Late Production) .
  3. Remove the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement - Front Door .
  4. Remove the 2 bolts that hold the window to the regulator.
  5. Fig 1: Removing Front Door Window Regulator
    GM348453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts from the window regulator.
  7. Remove the window regulator assembly from the door by folding both sides together.